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Steve Parish interview: Crystal Palace chairman on FA Cup semi-final win, ‘outstanding’ fans and picks out special mention for midfielder
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Crystal Palace
Steve Parish interview: Crystal Palace chairman on FA Cup semi-final win, ‘outstanding’ fans and picks out special mention for midfielder
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Crystal Palace
‘He’s made all of us think differently’ – Steve Parish highlights what Oliver Glasner has brought to Crystal Palace after reaching FA Cup final
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BY ANDREW MCSTEEN Crystal Palace co-owner Steve Parish has praised the management team led by coach Oliver Glasner after his side made it through to ...
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Millwall
Alex Neil: Millwall will head to Burnley full of confidence in final day clash
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Millwall head coach Alex Neil says his side will head to Turf Moor full of belief ahead of ...
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Bromley FC
Bromley striker lands League Two Player of the Season award
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Bromley striker Michael Cheek has been named the EFL League Two Player of the Season. The 33-year-old has ...
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Crystal Palace
‘We can beat any team’ – Crystal Palace midfielder not fazed by FA Cup final opposition
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BY ANDREW MCSTEEN With all eyes on their FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa last Saturday, Crystal Palace ...
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Crystal Palace
‘You’re seeing how good of a player he is’ – Adam Wharton hails Palace team-mate after FA Cup semi-final win
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BY ANDREW MCSTEEN Adam Wharton has praised central midfield partner Daichi Kamada after the two players helped guide ...
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Crystal Palace
Talking points from Wembley as Crystal Palace book FA Cup final place in 3-0 win over Aston Villa
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Crystal Palace are in the 2024-25 FA Cup final after a 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday. ...
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Non-League Football
Welling now prepare for life in the Isthmian League Premier Division after Salisbury draw
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BY MARK DOIG Brian Statham’s last match in charge of Welling United ended in a draw at home ...
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Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic’s Conor Coventry: We’re hurting after missing out on automatic promotion but must dust ourselves down
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Charlton Athletic midfielder Conor Coventry says the side are all hurting after missing out on automatic promotion from ...
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Charlton Athletic
The lowdown on Wrexham 3 Charlton Athletic 0 – Addicks’ top two hopes ended as Wrexham seal promotion to second tier
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Charlton’s slim automatic promotion aspirations were halted as Wrexham secured Championship football for next season with a comprehensive ...

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Childminder locked in dispute with millionaire Labour donor over garden trees
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Lewisham
Childminder locked in dispute with millionaire Labour donor over garden trees
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Lambeth
Paypal to open major office in brutalist Southbank block
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An electronic payments giant has signed a lease to move into a redeveloped office building on the Southbank. Paypal has agreed a lease for 40,000sqft ...
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Hammersmith & Fulham
Council apologises after man left without ‘proper explanation’ on housing support
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By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy Reporter A council has been criticised after suggesting a man may have been eligible for supported housing before concluding he ...
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Greenwich
One person hospitalised after being rescued from blaze in block of flats
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One person remains in hospital after being rescued by firefighters from a blaze in a block of flats this morning. Four fire engines and around ...
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Wandsworth
New plans to house the homeless in ex-student accommodation revealed
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By Charlotte Lillywhite, Local Democracy Reporter New plans to turn ex-student accommodation into temporary homes have been unveiled, after previous proposals were rejected. Developer AKA ...
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Bromley
‘It became a case of what happens next’: British discus champion opens up about mental health journey in documentary
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At 17 years old Brydon Duncan was the British Champion for discus throw.  Now, aged 20, the young athlete from Burnt Ash, Bromley, has created ...
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Lewisham
Crematorium recycling scheme raises £12.5k for bereavement charities
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A recycling scheme at a crematorium has raised £12,500 in the last year to support charities in the area. The unusual scheme has been run ...
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Wandsworth
Community wins the battle for Battersea as council rejects developer plans
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Campaigners living along Battersea’s river front have celebrated a council decision to reject a controversial high-rise. One Battersea Bridge (OBB), a 29-storey building at the ...
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Lambeth
Youngsters share hope for better world in memory of Nelson Mandela
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Young voices of a primary school rang through the 15th century walls of the iconic Guilhall on Tuesday in memory of Nelson Mandela. Pupils from ...
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Croydon
Croydon SEND learners open college coffee shop
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) college students are taking work experience into their own hands after opening a coffee shop on campus. The Better ...
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Bexley
Extra homes pencilled in for site of defunct Bexley maternity hospital
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  By Cameron Blackshaw, Local Democracy Reporter More homes have been added in updated plans to replace a derelict hospital in Bexley with a large ...
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Hammersmith & Fulham
Hammersmith Bridge reopened to cyclists
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Hammersmith Bridge is now open to cyclists after more than five years of closure for repairs. The 138-year-old structure which links Hammersmith on the north ...
Lambeth adopting ‘unfair system’ over allocations of larger homes, say housing group
Lambeth adopting ‘unfair system’ over allocations of larger homes, say housing group
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Final leg of Elephant and Castle regeneration revised
Final leg of Elephant and Castle regeneration revised
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Feedback on Mayor’s Oxford Street pedestrianisation dream far from enthusiastic
Feedback on Mayor’s Oxford Street pedestrianisation dream far from enthusiastic
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‘Our street is no place to set up expanded HMO,’ say worried residents
‘Our street is no place to set up expanded HMO,’ say worried residents
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Man dead and six injured in police chase car crash
Man dead and six injured in police chase car crash
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Housing chiefs’ miscalculations falsely raised home seeker’s expectations
Housing chiefs’ miscalculations falsely raised home seeker’s expectations
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Piccadilly Line assault by passenger who refused to move bags off a seat
Piccadilly Line assault by passenger who refused to move bags off a seat
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Teenaged girls sought in connection in with alleged assaults on train passengers
Teenaged girls sought in connection in with alleged assaults on train passengers
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Film director hopes to cause a stir with new short on toxic workplace culture
Film director hopes to cause a stir with new short on toxic workplace culture
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SPORT >

Steve Parish interview: Crystal Palace chairman on FA Cup semi-final win, ‘outstanding’ fans and picks out special mention for midfielder
Sport
Crystal Palace
Steve Parish interview: Crystal Palace chairman on FA Cup semi-final win, ‘outstanding’ fans and picks out special mention for midfielder
Sport
Crystal Palace
‘He’s made all of us think differently’ – Steve Parish highlights what Oliver Glasner has brought to Crystal Palace after reaching FA Cup final
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BY ANDREW MCSTEEN Crystal Palace co-owner Steve Parish has praised the management team led by coach Oliver Glasner after his side made it through to ...
Sport
Millwall
Alex Neil: Millwall will head to Burnley full of confidence in final day clash
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Millwall head coach Alex Neil says his side will head to Turf Moor full of belief ahead of their crucial final-day clash with Burnley. The ...
Sport
Bromley FC
Bromley striker lands League Two Player of the Season award
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Bromley striker Michael Cheek has been named the EFL League Two Player of the Season. The 33-year-old has netted 23 league goals in his debut ...
Sport
Crystal Palace
‘We can beat any team’ – Crystal Palace midfielder not fazed by FA Cup final opposition
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BY ANDREW MCSTEEN With all eyes on their FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa last Saturday, Crystal Palace faced a rearranged Premier League game against ...
Sport
Crystal Palace
‘You’re seeing how good of a player he is’ – Adam Wharton hails Palace team-mate after FA Cup semi-final win
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BY ANDREW MCSTEEN Adam Wharton has praised central midfield partner Daichi Kamada after the two players helped guide Crystal Palace to just their third FA ...
Sport
Crystal Palace
Talking points from Wembley as Crystal Palace book FA Cup final place in 3-0 win over Aston Villa
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Crystal Palace are in the 2024-25 FA Cup final after a 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday. Here are Adam Sells' talking points from ...
Sport
Non-League Football
Welling now prepare for life in the Isthmian League Premier Division after Salisbury draw
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BY MARK DOIG Brian Statham’s last match in charge of Welling United ended in a draw at home to Salisbury. Due to injury to Welling’s ...
Sport
Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic’s Conor Coventry: We’re hurting after missing out on automatic promotion but must dust ourselves down
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Charlton Athletic midfielder Conor Coventry says the side are all hurting after missing out on automatic promotion from League One. A 3-0 loss at Wrexham ...
Sport
Charlton Athletic
The lowdown on Wrexham 3 Charlton Athletic 0 – Addicks’ top two hopes ended as Wrexham seal promotion to second tier
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Charlton’s slim automatic promotion aspirations were halted as Wrexham secured Championship football for next season with a comprehensive victory. Here is the lowdown on the ...
Sport
Crystal Palace
‘100 per cent’ – Oliver Glasner pinpoints reason behind Crystal Palace’s FA Cup semi-final win over Aston Villa
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Oliver Glasner hailed Crystal Palace’s recruitment after their 3-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Aston Villa on Saturday at Wembley. Villa had the first clear-cut ...
Sport
Crystal Palace
Keith Gillard’s picture gallery from Crystal Palace’s 3-0 FA Cup semi-final win
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Crystal Palace booked their place in the FA Cup final on Saturday after a 3-0 win over Aston Villa in the semi-final. A first-half goal ...
The lowdown on Millwall 1 Swansea City 0 – Lions head into the final day with all to play for
The lowdown on Millwall 1 Swansea City 0 – Lions head into the final day with all to play for
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Nathan Jones: Defeat at Wrexham a game too far as Charlton battle with injuries ahead of play-off campaign
Nathan Jones: Defeat at Wrexham a game too far as Charlton battle with injuries ahead of play-off campaign
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‘A bit prematurely’ – Crystal Palace attacker to hand Man of the Match award to team-mate after reaching FA Cup final
‘A bit prematurely’ – Crystal Palace attacker to hand Man of the Match award to team-mate after reaching FA Cup final
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‘Every single one’ – Steve Parish makes Crystal Palace squad statement after convincing 3-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Aston Villa
‘Every single one’ – Steve Parish makes Crystal Palace squad statement after convincing 3-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Aston Villa
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Young Millwall keeper George Evans and George Saville earn boss praise after vital win over Swansea City
Young Millwall keeper George Evans and George Saville earn boss praise after vital win over Swansea City
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Reaction from Alex Neil as Millwall take Championship play-off prospects to final day at Burnley
Reaction from Alex Neil as Millwall take Championship play-off prospects to final day at Burnley
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The lowdown on Chelsea 1 Everton 0 – Blues do what they need to, to stay on Champions League trail
The lowdown on Chelsea 1 Everton 0 – Blues do what they need to, to stay on Champions League trail
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‘The goal is to win it within 90 minutes’ – Crystal Palace boss sets out FA Cup semi-final plan
‘The goal is to win it within 90 minutes’ – Crystal Palace boss sets out FA Cup semi-final plan
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Crystal Palace boss Glasner: I’d wear a suit for FA Cup final….not before that
Crystal Palace boss Glasner: I’d wear a suit for FA Cup final….not before that
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LIFESTYLE >

Christopher Walker reviews Salty Brine at the Soho Theatre
Lifestyle
Theatre
Christopher Walker reviews Salty Brine at the Soho Theatre
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler set to headline South London Darts Showdown
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A brand new, high-octane darts spectacle is heading to South London this winter. The South London Darts Showdown will make its debut at Croydon’s Fairfield ...
Lifestyle
Entertainment
‘We need to bring new ideas’: Ministry of Sound launch Toilet Takeover series
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Since its inception in a disused bus garage in Elephant and Castle, Ministry of Sound has continued to evolve and shape the capital’s nightlife industry. ...
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Southbank Centre’s riverside food and drink pop-ups are back for another summer
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The Southbank Centre’s popular summer food and drink pop-ups are back on the Queen’s Walk from today. As the days grow longer and the evenings ...
Lifestyle
Whats On
Renowned New York sculpture artists takes on Peckham
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A New York-based artist renowned for his abstract works is coming to South London for his first solo show in the capital. This summer, the ...
Lifestyle
Whats On
Shubbak: A celebration of contemporary Arab culture
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A huge festival will take over South London venues this summer bringing performances, music, literature and art from the Arab region.  Shubbak - meaning ‘window’ ...
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Friday night summer series of Jazz in the gardens kicks off
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A new summer series of live jazz is about to kick off, filling your Friday nights with smooth, soulful sounds. World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens ...
Lifestyle
Entertainment
‘A riot of sound story and spirit’: Incredible true story of Brixton Academy takes to the stage
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In 1983 a 23-year-old bought a derelict cinema for £1. He called it The Academy, and transformed the building into one of South London’s most ...
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Croydon XL Comedy Club brings a night of standup heavyweights to Fairfield Halls
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An unmissable night of top-tier comedy will land at Fairfield Halls this summer as the Croydon XL Comedy Club takes centre stage. The show, taking ...
Christopher Walker reviews Speed at the Bush Theatre
Christopher Walker reviews Speed at the Bush Theatre
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Beckenham Book Fest draws big names from the world of literature
Beckenham Book Fest draws big names from the world of literature
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Clueless: A wonderful, joyous 1990s Beverly Hills night out
Clueless: A wonderful, joyous 1990s Beverly Hills night out
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BADBADNOTGOOD and Mahalia: Major new headliners added to Meltdown line-up
BADBADNOTGOOD and Mahalia: Major new headliners added to Meltdown line-up
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Tate Play: Get ready to be creative with two new major projects announced
Tate Play: Get ready to be creative with two new major projects announced
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Enjoy an afternoon of jazz for a good cause
Enjoy an afternoon of jazz for a good cause
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The story of The Dubliners comes to Wimbledon for huge celebration of Irish music
The story of The Dubliners comes to Wimbledon for huge celebration of Irish music
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London Transport Museum: Family activities mark 80th Anniversary of VE Day
London Transport Museum: Family activities mark 80th Anniversary of VE Day
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‘Total chaos’: First responder remembers the 1999 Brixton nail bomb
‘Total chaos’: First responder remembers the 1999 Brixton nail bomb
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